Berkshire travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Berkshire with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Berkshire.

Berkshire travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Berkshire with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Berkshire - quick facts
Time difference UK +0 hours
Language(s) English
Currency Pound Sterling
Electricity G plug (230V)
Driving side Left
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Berkshire travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Berkshire from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Berkshire.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Berkshire travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Berkshire with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Berkshire, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Berkshire covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Berkshire with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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Berkshire FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Berkshire including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

What is the time difference between Berkshire and the UK?

The time difference between Berkshire and the UK is UK time+0 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Berkshire?

The main language spoken in Berkshire is English.

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What is the currency in Berkshire?

The currency in Berkshire is the Pound Sterling (GBP).

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Which plugs are used in Berkshire?

Berkshire uses electrical plug type G (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Berkshire?

They drive on the left side of the road in Berkshire.

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